[classicman]

Thanks to the SDRT - I happened upon this thread and offer an update.

"The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office determined late last year that charges would not be sought against Fierro for what officials called a "distraction blow" to allow them to safely take Rodriguez into custody.
An internal El Monte Police Department investigation into whether the incident was within department policy remains ongoing, and the FBI is also looking into the matter.
Following the pursuit incident, it was learned that Fierro owned a business called "Torcido Clothing," which sells gang-related apparel."